Just as former basketball superstar Michael Jordan, investor Warren Buffett, or businessperson Oprah Winfrey wouldn’t handicap themselves by taking their second-string game to work (e.g. imagine Buffett: “No, we just invest in companies whose names begin with M-Z), you want to take your best self to work and life. It means bringing the whole you – not just a part of you – to life.… Read the rest
[New Rules] 4 Antidotes for “The 7 Deadly Sins of Networking”
Daria Steigman has a short post titled The 7 Deadly Sins of Networking that’s well worth the quick read.
Networking, when done well, is about four things: interest, authenticity, follow through, and reciprocity .
Avoid spending other people’s time if you’re not interested in their story but rather want to simply hijack them with your story. There is much to be learned from what other people have to offer, and a little curiosity goes a long ways in displaying an interest in how other people got to where they are.… Read the rest